#85238C

#85238C

Overview

#85238C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 35, 140, in HSL 296.0°, 60.0%, 34.3%, and in CMYK 5.0%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#85238C

RGB

133, 35, 140

HSL

296.0, 60.0%, 34.3%

HSV

296.0, 75.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

5.0%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.456 0.1796 325.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #85238C;
color: #85238C;
border-color: #85238C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #85238C?

RGB(133, 35, 140) · HSL(296.0, 60.0%, 34.3%) · CMYK(5.0%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #85238C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #85238C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #85238C background; contrast on black is 2.62:1.